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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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